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War and Peace

war
                                     violent, deadly
                          confusing, damaging, suffering
                    armament, strategy, dialogue, harmony
                       forgiving, respecting, understanding 
                                    mental, spiritual
                                           peace


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                                  11th November 2014
                               Contest: Diamante Poem
                                Sponsor: Regina Riddle
                                         Placed: 3rd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2014

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CayCay Jennings Date: 10/24/2015 11:19:00 PM Paul - I found an old gem! Superb and clever. Can it be entered in the new War and Peace contest? Or do they have to be new poems? Just wanted you to know, I think this is a winner ... CayCay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2015 5:59:00 AM Thank you CayCay! You ARE a gem:) So pleased that you enjoyed this poem in diamante form. // Usually, unless the rules state so, old poems are eligible. Txs for the support and the tip-off...I'll go take a look. ~ Regards // paul

Hija De La Luna Date: 11/27/2014 11:53:00 PM this is sublime, Paul! perfect for me, the thought glides smoothly in my mind... and drift me off to some kind of peace. Congratulations! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/28/2014 4:18:00 AM Hi Hija! Thank you for a lovely visit! I am pleased that my poem affected you in a positive way...what can one have better than peace of mind in life! Have a nice day. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 11/23/2014 9:07:00 PM Yours is a perfect diamante, Paul! Congrats on your win (I would have placed it higher)! Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/24/2014 3:10:00 PM You are very kind, Rhonda! I do appreciate your lovely and complimentary comments. Thank you. // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/21/2014 2:04:00 PM I see your name is on the winner's list..Let me salute you and enjoy the bliss..Congrats..Sara Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/21/2014 3:41:00 PM Thank you Sara; may we all enjoy the moments of bliss and peace that are afforded us. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/18/2014 10:54:00 AM this is finely written, paul... may peace reign as i send you my congrats and best wishes! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/18/2014 11:50:00 AM So pleased you enjoyed, Nette! I concur with you...may peace reign without having to revert to war to gain it.

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 11/18/2014 10:43:00 AM I knew this one would go far and I'm happy it does -----, congrats Paul...huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/18/2014 11:54:00 AM I had the same feeling about yours Kayod5:) That makes us both happy! hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/18/2014 12:38:00 AM I see this one won, and justly so!!! Congratulations. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/18/2014 11:53:00 AM Thank you, Andrea. I enjoyed yours too:)

Verlena S. Walker Date: 11/17/2014 3:04:00 PM Congratulations Paul on this fine win. Enjoyed your Diamante... Verlena Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2014 3:41:00 PM Thank you Verlena; glad you enjoyed...there were many lovely diamonds on show in this contest! // paul

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 11/17/2014 9:55:00 AM Yes, you did it my friend! Congratulations on a beautiful, well-deserved win! Have a glorious week! Pandita Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2014 11:26:00 AM Thank you Pandita...glad you enjoyed my 'diamond'! Hope that you too will have a lovely and satisfying week! // paul

Sandra Haight Date: 11/17/2014 9:35:00 AM Hi Paul, I love your war and peace Diamante. Such a powerful contrast with the use of your chosen words. Wish the world could experience more of last eight of these words. Congratulations on your win. Sandra Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2014 11:24:00 AM Thank you Sandra. You had a long list of beautiful and intelligent entries...I am sure it was no easy task judging!! Pleased to be on your winners' list. Take care. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 11/17/2014 9:05:00 AM Congratulations on your win Paul. I would of given this at least a 2. All I can do is give this a 7. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2014 11:21:00 AM I appreciate your kindness, Brenda; your top rating suits me fine:) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/17/2014 12:09:00 AM - A really wonderful diamond, Paul !!! Congratulations! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2014 11:20:00 AM Thank you Anne Lise! May today be the beginning of a lovely week for you:) /x/ paul

Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2014 3:40:00 PM dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/16/2014 4:45:00 PM Thank you Jan...now war is over I am at peace:) hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/14/2014 6:31:00 PM War and peace depicted with quiet sensitivity. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/15/2014 7:55:00 AM I suppose peace could never be truly appreciated if war were to be non-existent.

Maurice Yvonne Date: 11/13/2014 4:33:00 PM Excellent, perfect form, beautiful contrast, thought provoking. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/13/2014 5:19:00 PM Thank you Maurice...you ticked all the good points....kind enough to omit the bad ones!!:) // paul

Liam Mcdaid Date: 11/13/2014 5:06:00 AM excellent pen paul people loose sight blind to the truth of war Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/13/2014 12:00:00 PM Thanks for stopping by Liam; so glad you found this to your liking. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 11/13/2014 1:48:00 AM The opposite of war is peace. Excellent diamanté Paul! You got it to the t. Lol ..Gl in the contest! A 7 from me my dear friend. :) love and Hugs! xxxxx D Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/13/2014 12:08:00 PM Thank you Dorian! A lovely visit...as usual...so pleased that you enjoyed my trip from war to peace. hugs & peace // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty Date: 11/13/2014 12:34:00 AM From war to peace, hey, a great journey . Good write Paul. Love ....rajat Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/13/2014 12:01:00 PM Thank you Rajat....pleased that you found the time to travel with me! peace be with you. // paul

Leon Enriquez Date: 11/12/2014 10:10:00 AM Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 12:28:00 PM Thank you for stopping by, Leon...and so pleased that you enjoyed this Diamante. Hope you're keeping well. // paul

Leon Enriquez Date: 11/12/2014 10:09:00 AM Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon. Login to Reply

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 11/12/2014 8:14:00 AM You always prove there is wisdom in Age as your view is always super,I like this Paul; goodluck in the contest Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 2:37:00 PM Thank you Kayod5; age has got both advantages and disadvantages!:) Glad you enjoyed. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/12/2014 5:24:00 AM - A beautiful diamante, Paul - Good luck in the contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 2:40:00 PM Thank you for visiting and enjoying my diamante, Anne Lise. /x/ paul

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 11/12/2014 2:44:00 AM Excellent and powerful Diamante Poem. Said with clear message. Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 2:43:00 PM Thank you Ravi; your comments are most encouraging! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 11/12/2014 2:11:00 AM powerful diamante, starting from the first word to the ending.... the message is as dear as a diamond! :)! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 2:03:00 PM Aw Olive_eloi! glad you appreciated my little effort...and the message. You love diamonds, eh!! A diamond would look lovely on your finger!:) hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop Date: 11/12/2014 1:40:00 AM A well needed diamante in these days when human are becoming so blind and insane ,shedding blood of the innocents. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2014 2:56:00 PM Thank you. You are right, Charm. At this rate humanity is in for a very rough ride. Can't and don't want to imagine what the future has in store! // paul

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